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Q: Is pow(x,p) faster when the exponent is an integer? In a code using pow(double x, double p) (a big part of the cases have p = 2.0) I observed than the execution of my code is clearly faster when p = 2.0 than when p = 2.000000001. I conclude that, on my compiler (gcc 4.8.5), the implementation of pow detects when it's a square at runtime.
Following this observation, I conclude that I don't need a specific implementation when I know that p is 2. But my code must be cross-platform, then my question:
Is pow optimized when the exponent is an integer in most of the c++03 compilers ?
In my current context, "most of the compiler" = "gcc >= 4.8, intel with msvc, intel on unix"

A: Yes the standard libraries do attempt to do runtime optimization if the exponent is detected to be a natural number. Looking at the current version glibc i386 version of POW you can find the following code.
    /* First see whether `y' is a natural number.  In this case we
       can use a more precise algorithm.  */
    fld %st     // y : y : x
    fistpll (%esp)      // y : x
    fildll  (%esp)      // int(y) : y : x
    fucomp  %st(1)      // y : x
    fnstsw
    sahf
    jne 3f

embedded in the implementation. The full code can be found at github.
Note that for other versions of glibc and other architectures the answer may differ.

A: EDIT
The answer below mininterprets the OP's question which was specifically about RUNTIME optimisation whereas I investigated compile time optimisation.
Original Answer
Adding to my comment. As long at the exponent is a contant int less than or equal to MAXINT then you get.
#include <cmath>

double pow(double a)
{
    return std::pow(a, (int)2147483647);
}

generates
pow(double):
        movapd  xmm4, xmm0
        mulsd   xmm4, xmm0
        movapd  xmm5, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm5, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm4, xmm0
        movapd  xmm6, xmm5
        mulsd   xmm4, xmm5
        mulsd   xmm6, xmm5
        movapd  xmm3, xmm6
        mulsd   xmm3, xmm6
        mulsd   xmm3, xmm0
        movapd  xmm0, xmm4
        movapd  xmm2, xmm3
        movapd  xmm1, xmm3
        mulsd   xmm2, xmm6
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm3
        mulsd   xmm2, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm2
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm4
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm0, xmm1
        ret

but you have to be careful to use an int literal
#include <cmath>

double pow(double a)
{
    return std::pow(a, (unsigned int) 2147483647);
}

generates
pow(double):
        movsd   xmm1, QWORD PTR .LC0[rip]
        jmp     pow
.LC0:
        .long   4290772992
        .long   1105199103

EDIT
I seem to be wrong. The above was tested with an early version of GCC. In early versions of GCC and CLANG the multiplication is inlined. However in later versions this does not happen. It is possible that newer versions of If you switch the versions on godbolt then you see that the above DOES NOT OCCUR.
For example
#include <cmath>

double pow_v2(double a)
{
    return std::pow(a, 2);
}

double pow_v3(double a)
{
    return std::pow(a, 3);
}

for CLANG 10.0 generates
pow_v2(double):                             # @pow_v2(double)
        mulsd   xmm0, xmm0
        ret
.LCPI1_0:
        .quad   4613937818241073152     # double 3
pow_v3(double):                             # @pow_v3(double)
        movsd   xmm1, qword ptr [rip + .LCPI1_0] # xmm1 = mem[0],zero
        jmp     pow                     # TAILCALL

but for CLANG 5.0 it generates
pow_v2(double):                             # @pow_v2(double)
        mulsd   xmm0, xmm0
        ret
pow_v3(double):                             # @pow_v3(double)
        movapd  xmm1, xmm0
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm1
        mulsd   xmm1, xmm0
        movapd  xmm0, xmm1
        ret

It seems that for later versions of the compilers the intrinsic pow function is faster to call than inlining the multiplications so the compilers change their strategy.

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Our bones can weaken as we age. The amount of calcium in our system can go down as we age hence brittleness is prone to happen. Dislocated bones, fractures, and the like are sure to happen when your bone is weak and you got yourself into an accident which can take months for them to fully heal. This can be quite frustrating since you won't be as mobile as you were before. But how will you be able to correct this issue?
Aside from resting up as the doctor ordered, it can also help if you consider your diet. You see, there are certain types of food that are actually efficient in promoting better bone health which can be incorporated into your diet to support bone growth and development. This is actually useful especially when you are suffering from bone injury. Here are a few suggestions to try.
Dislocated bones can happen when there is not enough lubricants connecting the joints together. Truth be told, most of us are actually dehydrated since we barely drink sufficient amounts of water throughout the day. We can blame our busy schedule, rush jobs, and the like as to why we barely drink water. Unfortunately, this can lead to dry and brittle joints that are prone to dislocation because there is not enough lubricant to keep them functioning properly. Make it a point to drink up to 8 glasses of water per day to help prevent or at least alleviate the problem with your dislocated bone.
You will need protein in your diet if you want to protect yourself agaist possible bone problems such as dislocation, fractures, and breaks. You see, protein not only fills your belly up but it can also help with muscle repair that protects the bones underneath. If you find yourself hungry, go for protein rich snacks instead.
Another thing that you need to consider in your diet when it comes to bone dislocation is to actually consume more calcium-rich foods. Calcium is necessary in our body to protect it against bone weakening as this can lead to dislocation or fracture. Dairy is a good source of calcium as well as other vegetables or plant-based foods. If you are not getting enough calcium from the food that you are eating, it would help if you take calcium supplements as recommended by your doctor.
If you are going to add carbohydrate to your diet, make sure that you go for the complex carbs as these are much better compared to simple carbohydrates. Not only is this type of carb have dietary fiber, they can also help speed up the mending process of your dislocated bone. Whole grains, vegetables, as well as fruits belong in this category.
Eating fruits that belong in the citrus category can also be good for your dislocated bone. You see, when your bone becomes dislocated, the surrounding muscles and tissues can be inflamed. This can weaken your immune system since it is doing its best to correct the problem. Now with the help of citrus fruits and the vitamin C contained in them, not only will your immune system be strengthened, but your bones will heal faster too.


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Niall Feery
August 30 2010 10:09 AM
The Republic of Ireland finished up their World Cup qualifying campaign on a high last Wednesday evening at the Carlisle Grounds when they dismissed the challenge of Israel thanks to a stunning second-half hat-trick from Fiona O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan has been something of a revelation for the Irish squad. The San Francisco striker came to the attention of the Irish manager Noel King after she sent an email to the FAI declaring her eligibility.
King invited the classy striker to an Irish training camp that took place Stateside last year and O'Sullivan, a tall, elegant yet powerful striker with a goal-scorer's eye, has since netted six goals in five games during this campaign as she has shown some genuine star quality.
The win capped off an impressive campaign as the Girls in Green, who had Sue Rowan at the helm for a second time following King's move to the men's Under-21 job, finished third in the group behind winners Switzerland and secondplace Russia.
Ireland claimed four wins from their eight games in the group, only losing games to the top two. Wednesday night was the perfect way to end the tournament as Sue Ronan's side dismissed the Israelis by three goals to nil for the second time in the group.
It took the Irish nearly an hour to warm to the task as the stop-start nature of the game, punctuated with free kicks, kept the home side from finding their rhythm. Then when O'Sullivan netted the opener there was no looking back. The first goal was well worth the wait as this gem of a striker powered home a left-footed shot from the edge of the area.
O' Sullivan added her second just six minutes later when she tapped home from close range after Aine O'Gorman's corner. O'Gorman was sent-off minutes later for a second bookable offence - harsh in the extreme as she was dismissed for taking a quick free kick.
The third and final goal arrived in the final minutes as Meabh de Burca cut the Israeli back line apart with a sweet low pass that picked out O'Sullivan and the Irish striker made no mistake as she coolly slotted home from 12 yards.
IRELAND: Emma Byrne; Shannon McDonnell, Mary Therese McDonnell, Niamh Fahey, Yvonne Treacy, Sonya Hughes, Ciara Grant, Meabh de Burca, Shannon Smith, Fiona O'Sullivan, Aine O'Gorman. SUBS: Julie Ann Russell (for Smith 82mins), Stephanie Roche (for de Burca 83mins), Jemma Connor (for O'Sullivan 87mins), Niamh Reid Burke, Louise Quinn, Ciara McCormack, Lynn Marie Grant.

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Andy Worthington Discusses "Guantánamo Habeas Week" on Antiwar Radio
By Andy Worthington
The ever-indignant Scott Horton of Antiwar Radio and I discussed my "Guantánamo Habeas Week" project (now expanded as "Guantánamo Habeas Fortnight"), in which I put together an interactive list of the 47 cases decided in the last 19 months (34 of which have been won by the prisoners), since the Supreme Court granted the prisoners constitutionally guaranteed habeas corpus rights back in June 2008, and have been examining, in detail, the unclassified opinions made by judges in these cases in recent months.
U.S. Premier of "Outside the Law: Stories from Guantanamo"
Follows Successful London Debut; More Showings Set for California, Virginia
The launch of "Outside the Law: Stories from Guantánamo" at the Cochrane Theatre in London was a great success. The documentary was extremely well received, with numerous members of the audience explaining afterwards that it spelled out "man's inhumanity to man" in the context of the "War on Terror" with clarity and eloquence.
Amongst the comments I've received is an email thanking me for an "excellent event" and an "important film" that was "very informative and very moving," and another stating: "The film was brilliantly powerful — both understated and shocking.
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Silence on War Crimes as the US Election Campaign Ends
Last week, Bill Kovach, former Washington Bureau Chief of the New York Times and the founding chairman of the Committee of Concerned Journalists, blasted the US media for its failure to ask tough questions of both presidential candidates regarding their opinions of the Bush administration's unprecedented adherence to the controversial "unitary executive theory" of government.
The theory, which became prominent in the Reagan administration, but has peppered US history, contends that, when he wishes, the president is entitled to act unilaterally, without interference from Congress or the judiciary. This is in direct contravention of the separation of powers on which the United States was founded, and critics have long contended that it is nothing less than an attempt by the executive to seize the dictatorial powers that the Constitution was designed to prevent.
Guantánamo's Hidden History: Shocking Statistics of Starvation
"Guantánamo's Hidden History: Shocking Statistics of Starvation" is a report I've compiled for Cageprisoners analyzing the weight records for prisoners at Guantánamo (released by the Pentagon in March 2007), which demonstrate that, from January 2002, when the prison opened, until February 2007, when these particular records came to an end, one in ten of the total population — 80 prisoners in total — weighed, at some point, less than 112 pounds (eight stone, or 50 kg), and 20 of these prisoners weighed less than 98 pounds (seven stone, or 44 kg).
The report is available here (as a PDF):
Guantanamo's Hidden History: Shocking Statistics Of Starvation
Binyam Mohamed: Was Muhammad Salih's Death In Guantánamo Suicide?
Recently, in the "Other Voices" section of the Miami Herald, Binyam Mohamed, the British resident and victim of "extraordinary rendition" and torture, who was returned to the UK in February, provided readers with his interpretation of the recent death in Guantánamo of the Yemeni prisoner Muhammad Salih. I'm cross-posting it here because of its significance, as Binyam Mohamed knew Muhammad Salih in Guantánamo, and provides a context for his death that raises some profoundly disturbing questions.
Was detainee's death a suicide?
By Binyam Mohamed
Miami Herald, June 11, 2009
Britain's Secret Torture Policy Exposed: Standing 'Shoulder to Shoulder' with the U.S.
On Tuesday evening, Britain's secret torture policy was blown wide open when, in the House of Commons, David Davis MP used the protection of parliamentary privilege to tell the House how, in 2006, the British government and the security services allowed Rangzieb Ahmed, a British citizen, to travel to Pakistan, where they "suggested" to the Inter Services Intelligence Directorate (ISI), Pakistan's most notorious intelligence agency, that he should be arrested.
As Davis explained, "We … know that the intelligence officer who wrote to the Pakistanis did so in full knowledge of the normal methods used by the ISI against terrorist suspects that it holds. That is unsurprising, as it is common public knowledge in Pakistan. The officer would therefore be aware that 'suggesting' arrest was equivalent to 'suggesting' torture."
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Planning a holiday to Australia is a big deal isn't it? It's a really long way to travel if you are taking a trip from the UK and making the most of your time in the country is going to be a top priority. When we visited the UK, we contacted Reiss Edwards to help us sort out our visas. I hope you already know how passionate I am about making sure your are ready for planning your adventures so I wanted to write an Australia travel guide that answered all your questions about travelling to the country. It's such a beautiful and interesting part of the world that I'm keen to make sure you make the most out of your time there. There are so many places that you can visit there. I'm really keen to get people to discover North Stradbroke Island as it really is a beautiful place and I don't think many people know about it.
Getting on a plane and leaving your home country far behind to explore a new destination is one of the most exciting feelings you can experience in my book. If you are feeling confident that you have researched your travel plans before you leave, you can truly embrace the adventure and enjoy your trip. So without further ado, lets get that trip underway with some useful Australia travel planning tips.
It's worth pointing out that Australia is a big country, I mean like really big! It's actually bigger than all the EU countries put together and is ranked as the 6th largest country in the world.
If you were thinking about exploring the entire country during a two week holiday you might want to consider whether that will be realistic. It takes over 5 hours to fly between Perth on the South West coast and Brisbane on the East coast.
A road trip between the Perth and Brisbane would take around 3 days. It's more realistic to plan your visit to Australia around one territory, unless you are planning on touring the country for a longer period of time.
The sun in Australia is really powerful and do not underestimate the damage it can do to your skin if you are not covered or well protected. Sun block is an essential item as Australian sun burn can last for weeks and skin blisters are common if you get caught out. It could really ruin your trip if you don't plan for the rays.
When you are planning your travel budget for Australia bear in mind it's a very expensive country. You may wish to allow between $100 and $200 dollars per day for your holiday or look up how to travel in Australia on a budget for some money saving tips.
If someone you are travelling with is a smoker, I would advise taking cigarettes with you for the trip as one packet costs $40 (around £23) and this could really make a dent in your holiday spending budget.
I'm going to assume for the purposes of this travel guide that you are going to fly to Australia for this trip, however it is possible to get to the Australia without flying. You can travel via train and boat to get to the country, but it's going to take you a while to do it, anything up to a month to reach you final destination.
Flying from the UK is the fastest option but you are looking at around 24 hours travel time. There are direct flights available, and a popular route is between London Heathrow to Perth for example, but these flights tend to be more expensive.
It is more common to have at least one layover on the way to Australia, changing flights in places like Peking, Hong Kong or Qatar.
For the best deals on flights to Australia my advice is to book your trip well in advance. The cheapest months for flight prices tend to be mid April to the end of June. If you can be flexible with your dates look at flying mid week and avoid school holidays if you can.
It's always worth signing up to airline websites and keeping an eye on their offers and deals. The January flight sales can be a great time to book your travel to Australia for example.
We've already talked about how strong the Australian sun is and you may want to think about whether summer is a good time for your visit. Summer in Australia is between December and March and it can be a tough few months for the country. As well as strong sun rays to contented with, the rain can also be excessive especially on the east coast. It's also an incredibly dry country so bushfires are common through this season.
The shoulder seasons can make for a much better travel experience in Australia, and the recommended month's to visit are October/November or April/May. It's still warm, but the temperatures are a lot more manageable. Not to mention, boutique accommodation in a beautifully restored, Heritage Listed building cost less. View Randwick hotel details and book now for the shoulder seasons to save big.
If you are visiting Australia from the UK for a holiday you will need to apply for a visa before you leave. If your trip is planned to be less that three months, you can apply for a free eVistor tourist visa. For information about the different visas available and which you should apply for visit this list of Australian visas.
Public transport in Australia doesn't have a great reputation unfortunately so most people drive or fly depending on where they are planning to visit. Booking internal flights in Australia can really increase the cost of your holiday and make your travel planning more complicated. There are lots of holidays to Australia available with pre arranged itineraries that can make getting around the country and seeing the most interesting sights and landmarks a lot less stressful.
There is no need to tip in Australia as the minimum wage is quite high. Generally speaking any service charges deemed payable by the restaurant will have already been added to your bill so there is no need to leave any further money to reflect the experience you've had.
The currency in Australia is Australian Dollars, and the coins come in denominations of 5 cents. There are no pennies in Australia! Bank and credit cards are widely accepted, but it's always worth carrying an amount of cash just in case. Check if there is a surcharge for using your credit card when making a purchase.
WiFi in Australia is very expensive and generally quite slow. If WiFi is essential for your trip you might want to invest in a hotspot so you can access wifi anywhere.
It is likely that you will need to take a plug adaptor with you if you are planning on using your own electrical devices while visiting Australia. The Type 1 Australia plugs have 2 flat pins set at an angle to form a 'v' shape.
Australia is literally overrun with beaches with around 10,000 to chose from. If visiting Australian beaches is going to be a big part of your holiday, consider basing yourself on the Western coast. The beaches in Western Australia are considered the most beautiful in the country with stunning blue waters and captivating coast lines.
Swimming in the sea in Australia can be dangerous and sharks are definitely a consideration. Always swim between the flags marked out on the beach and stay within the area covered by the lifeguard.
I hope you found the hints and tips in this travel guide useful for planning your holiday to Australia. Australia is such a beautiful country with lots of amazing things to see and do that I'm sure you'll want to take the most of it. Whether you choose to explore cities like Sydney (click this ultimate Sydney city guide for more info) or Melbourne, enjoy the amazing national parks or visit the famous Gold Coast I hope you are feeling a lot more confident about what to expect when you arrive.
If you have any tips for planning a visit to Australia or want to share places that simply have to be visited please do leave them in the comments below.
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Drudgery takes on a glamorous air when wedding rings and fresh manicures are secured within ridiculously frivolous ruffles. Life is what we make it. . . . We sing while we sweep and daydream as we do dishes.
Our hands are extensions of our heart and must be preserved lest they succumb to dry skin from washing dishes or other housekeeping ills.


In this exhibit, rediscover the Historical Society of Rockland County's permanent collection by seeing a Lenapi cooking pot, relics from the 'Treason House' and maps of the Nyack Turnpike.
Admission to this exhibit is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Exhibit hours June 27 - August 29, 2010: Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
Exhibit hours September 8 - September 25, 2010: Wednesday - Friday, noon - 4 p.m.
Exhibit hours September 26 - October 24, 2010: Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 4 p.m.
Tours of the Jacob Blauvelt House are by appointment only -- call 845.634.9629.
The Historical Society of Rockland County gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Provident Bank Charitable Foundation, as well as support from the NYS Council on the Arts, the County of Rockland and the Arts Fund of Rockland, a project of the Arts Council of Rockland.


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Business owners must resolve a number of considerations concerning the legal names that attach to their businesses. The following is a primer on the basic distinctions regarding the various names and trademarks a business might use.
Every form of business ranging from a small sole proprietorship to massive publicly held multi-national corporations has a company name. The company name is the legal name under which the business enterprise conducts business.
In Michigan, sole proprietorships and co-partnerships may but need not register their business and company name with county authorities. Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, and Corporations all register their names with the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. All states in the United States have similar agencies that register such companies or certify "foreign" companies formed in other states to conduct business in that state under the company name.
The company name must be distinct within the state it is conducting business within. For example, a company desiring to call itself "Smith Enterprises, Inc." would be unable to use that name in Michigan (as of the writing of this article) because state records show that name has been taken since 1983. The resourceful entrepreneur may, however, slightly change the desired name to gain approval. In our example given above, the name "Smith Enterprises of Leelanau County, LLC" was approved 20 years after the first "Smith Enterprises" name was registered, despite the fact that the first two words of both names are identical. The added words were obviously deemed by state authorities to make the second company name sufficiently distinct from the previously registered company name.
Once the business acquires a company name in Michigan it is entitled to keep that company name as long as its business remains in good standing.
Assumed names (a/k/a DBAs) are distinct from the company names described in the previous section, in that assumed names are not necessarily the legal name assigned to the enterprise. A company may register one or more assumed names with the state authorities for use in its activities. A business enterprise may desire to keep its company name and public persona separate through the use of an assumed name that promotes its products or services.
For example, an enterprise called "ABC LLC" that sells widgets may desire to be known as "The Widget Store." That company could register the latter name as an assumed name, as long as the name is available for registration.
As is the case for company names, an assumed name must also be distinct within the state it is located within. The same rules cited above for company names apply to assumed names. An assumed name may be the same as the company name, and may even be registered as a trademark.
A trademark is a word, phrase, logo, or other graphic symbol used by a manufacturer or seller to distinguish its product or products from those of others. Black's Law Dictionary, Eighth Edition, p. 1530. Unlike the company name or assumed name, the primary purpose of the trademark is to designate the company's goods or services.
The most effective trademark is a registered trademark. Once a registration certificate is issued by the federal or state authority, the trademark owner enjoys constructive notice that it owns the trademark, a legal presumption of ownership, and the exclusive right to use the registered trademark in connection with the designated goods or services.
The preferred venue for registration in this country is the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Once registration with the USPTO is complete, the benefits noted above apply nationwide. The owner of a registered trademark is entitled to label this trademark with the federal registration symbol "®". The owner may bar others from use of its trademark, sue in federal court for any alleged infringement of that trademark, and recoup damages and attorneys' fees in the process. This registration also gives the trademark owner a platform for registering the trademark internationally.
A trademark owner may register the desired trademark with the state or states in which the business operates. Such registration is usually considered alternative to federal registration, since that procedure has the same effect on a nationwide basis. The effect of such registration is similar to that of federal registration, reduced to the limited state-wide territory and different enforcement venues.
The owner of a distinctive mark, symbol or device may acquire a "common law trademark" without attempting or achieving registration thereof. The trademark owner gives notice of its claim to a common law trademark by attaching "TM" to the trademark. The common law trademark lacks the impact and enforcement firepower of a registered trademark, but nonetheless offers some legal protection to its owner. The owner of the common law trademark can sue for infringement of the mark, but must prove the prior adoption and use of that mark in the affected service territory, and suffers other limitations to its enforcement rights not presented when the trademark is registered.
The trademark owner who has applied for but not received registration (the process normally takes more than a year with the USPTO) still enjoys the protections afforded the common law trademark until the registration is filed and complete. Once the registration is complete, the attendant legal rights will date back to no later than the application date.
Those are the basics. If you have any further questions or legal needs with respect to business and trade names, do not hesitate to contact us.


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Multi-Sport Star Nina Nissly Shines with Team USA's Ice Sledge Hockey Team
Having first competed for the US women's ice sledge hockey in 2012, as a 15-year old attending Lake Forest High School, Nina Nissly's athletic career has grown by a quantum leap. Among the great accomplishments involved the chance to help USA grab the gold medal at the inaugural IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Women's International Cup, contested in 2014 in Brampton, Ontario.
Finishing the historic event with three points, Nissly would log two assists (along with Megan Hesbrough) on goals scored by Kelsey DiClaudio in Game 3 of the event. She would follow it up with a second period goal in Game 6, a convincing 6-1 win against Team Europe.
Born in Skupina, Russia, Nissly has lived with cerebral palsy since her infancy, it has not prevented her from carving a remarkable sporting legacy. In addition to ice sledge hockey, she established herself as a nationally prominent swimmer. Not only did she compete in the National Junior Disability Championships for Swimming, she also earned three medals at the IHSA Girls State Swimming Championships, where she recorded the fastest times in the 50, 100 and 200-meter freestyle for swimmers with disabilities.
Prior to such sporting glories, Nissly had gained the confidence to pursue sports through her participation in the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association. Providing sports for youth, teens and adults with disabilities, the association has been part of Nissly's life since she was nine years old.
With the upper body strength that she acquired from all her years in the swimming pool, she was recruited by Tom Daily, a hockey coach at GLASA to give ice sledge hockey a try. Quickly learning that the sled and the blades were customized to player's needs, it would prove to be an aspect that appealed to Nissly, leading towards a new path in her athletic endeavors,
"GLASA was where my hockey career started. I was approached by one of the program directors saying they were trying to start something called sled hockey and that I should come check it out. So, I did and from there, I fell in love with the sport."
In 2010, she was one of 13 American student-athletes with a physical disability that were selected to attended the Paralympic Experience in Vancouver. Attending the Opening Ceremonies at Vancouver's Paralympic Games, she also had the chance to meet members of the United States Paralympic Team.
It would set the stage to give Nissly the confidence to believe that her sporting dreams could come true. She is hoping to be part of the US roster that shall be participating in women's sledge hockey at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games (where it shall be a demonstration sport), which would allow Nissly to provide the inspiration that she experienced as an honored guest at Vancouver 2010.
"The Paralympic experience was probably one of the most memorable experiences I have had. The whole games were really awesome. In fact, I do not think I could pick a favorite. The experience just added to my motivation to make it to the Paralympics one day, no matter what sport I end up competing in."
Currently attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Nissly's ambitions prove that perseverance, dedication and mental toughness are the elixir to overcoming any physical setbacks. The body of work that Nissly has crafted as a successful multi-sport athlete has transformed her into a role model, able to inspire both able-bodied and disabled women.
Part of a generation of women bringing ice sledge hockey into the sporting conversation, expanding the opportunities for disabled women to experience the thrill of athletic competition, Nissly feels a great pride regarding her opportunities to don the USA jersey. Reflecting on the milestone of first making the team (as a teenager), her efforts truly represents the promise of the sport and its growth, which shall allow future players the chance to experience the same joy that Nissly did,
"When I first made the team, I was really excited and honored, and I have been every year since. There is nothing like competing in different countries and the nation. I am going to play sled hockey as long as I can. This team has inspired me even more to do so."
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While certain individuals may not be eligible to have former criminal convictions expunged from their record, Texas has recently implemented laws that may help. Sensitive criminal record information may now be sealed, or removed from public access under an order of non-disclosure. This can be a significant benefit for those whose lives have been drastically impacted by past mistakes.
At The Law Office of John J. Fox, our criminal defense team can help you understand the process of obtaining an order for non-disclosure. We believe that individuals who have grown from past mistakes should not continue to be burdened by them. Criminal records can affect your ability to find work and can also place a burden on familial and personal relationships. Our team has nearly 20 years of experience that we will put to work for you.
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It is important to note that Orders of Non-disclosure do not permanently remove your criminal record. What it does do is seal your record from public view, which grants you the ability to deny your arrest and conviction on applications and when being questioned by landlords, employers and others. However, even under an Order of Non-disclosure, law enforcement and court authorities can still access your criminal record and use the information against you if you are arrested for criminal charges in the future.
In order to obtain an order, a petition must be researched and filed with the Court along with the appropriate filing fee. Eligible individuals include those who have been convicted of certain felonies or misdemeanors and received deferred adjudication probation. If the probation is successfully completed, without additional arrests, you may be eligible to request a non-disclosure order.
When will I become eligible?
Misdemeanor Offenses - If you have completed a deferred adjudication probation for certain misdemeanors, the waiting period is 2 years from the date you complete your probation and your case is dismissed.
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All other persons and groups are denied access to your records. Even the existence of the Non-disclosure Order is sealed. Persons who violate an Order will be subject to civil sanctions by the Attorney General's Office - a first offense will generate a warning; subsequent violations will generate a civil penalty of $500 each.
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Jewish rabbinic literature is full of advice and wisdom, including three books of the Bible referred to as "wisdom literature"—Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. But perhaps nowhere is Jewish wisdom more concentrated than in Pirkei Avot, a second-century text that comprises part of the Mishnah. Here we are offered rabbinic nuggets such as—
Do not withdraw from the community.
Do not be sure of yourself until the day of your death.
Do not judge your fellow human being until you stand in his situation. (Yes, Atticus Finch presumably got it from the MIshnah!)
In our own day, Amy Rose Spiegel has written her own work of wisdom literature in the form of 77 affirmations intended to speak to millennial women.
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In the future, you will absolutely look back at photos of yourself and wish you had understood how good you looked in the moment. Expedite that process.
When you're inclined to introduce a thought with "I'm sorry, but…" make sure what you're saying is worth the sincerity and weight that an apology deserves.
Familial love and discord can be equally instructive in exemplifying the kind of love you want to give and be given.
When you're tempted to say, "I don't know" consider that you do and try that instead.
Being honest about what you hope for and are working towards isn't a jinx.
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VFMDirect.in: Does the FED have a credibility problem?
CNBC's Steve Liesman and traditional Fed cheerleader went so far as to ask a stunned Janet Yellen whether she has a credibility problem: "Does the Fed have a credibility problem in the sense that it says it will do one thing under certain conditions, but doesn't end up doing it? And then, frankly, if the current conditions are not sufficient for the Fed to raise rates, well, what would those conditions ever look like?"
To which Rick's response is absolutely spot on: "there is no market. There is Janet. There's Mario Draghi. There is Abe. There is no market left."
And, just to validate this point, Gundlach chimed in that "The 'rate hike cycle' has left the building"


The equipment malfunction follows a controversial 2016 settlement by GOP Attorney General Brad Schimel's Justice Department that let the company fix air pollution problems in 2014 and 2015 at two of its Wausau sites, but pay no fine. Former Justice Department and Department of Natural Resources officials criticized the settlement as too lenient.
The largest individual contributors among 3M employees were Mark Werner, of Middleton, a sales account executive, $1,750; Harvey Hanson, of Port Washington, a retired sales account executive, $1,600; and Gary Maier, of Roberts, Wis., an engineer, $1,125.


FISSION URANIUM CORP. ("Fission" or "the Company") is pleased to announce results from four angled holes drilled at the R600W zone – over half a kilometer west of its Triple R deposit at PLS, in Canada's Athabasca Basin region. All four angled holes, PLS15-346, PLS15-352, PLS15-360 and PLS15-364 are mineralized. Of particular note are step out holes PLS15-352 (line 615W) and PLS15-360 (line 630W), both strongly mineralized, with considerable high-grade, near surface mineralization. Recent drilling has expanded the R600W zone strike length to 45m, representing an increase of 50%.
The R600W zone discovery was the result of follow-up by drilling of a radon in sediment anomaly identified during the summer 2013 program. The radon anomaly is located between 540W and 630W and may be associated with inferred north-south cross cutting structures. This anomaly lies along an ENE trend, parallel and just north of the PL-3B EM conductor, where-as mineralization so far has been found south of the conductor. The R600W zone presently has a currently defined strike length of 45m (line 630W to line 585W) and a lateral grid north-south width of up to approximately 30m, as defined by 10 holes. In 2013, 5 holes into the R600W intersected only low grade mineralization. In 2015 5 additional holes have intersected mineralization with 3 of those encountering significant widths of high-grade radioactivity. Additional drilling is required to further outline and advance the R600W zone.
PLS15-346 (line 615W) was an angled hole collared from the same location as PLS15-343, with the head steepened to -76.5°. At 100m the hole had flattened to -70.3°. Glacial till overburden was encountered to 84.5m, and a mudstone (possible Cretaceous) encountered to 90.0m, followed by sandstone (possible Devonian) to a depth of 98.0m which overlies basement rock. The basement lithologic sequence from 98m to 257m is comprised primarily of pelitic gneiss becoming graphitic from 151m to 179m. From 257m to 369.5m, basement lithology is predominantly a semi-pelitic gneiss. A total composite of 11.5m of weakly radioactive mineralization within 3 discrete intervals was intersected from 99.0m to 341.0m. The abrupt termination of the high-grade radioactivity seen immediately to the north in PLS15-343, may be indicative of a faulted contact.
PLS15-352 (line 615W) is collared as an angled hole 10m north of PLS15-343 and completed to a depth of 272.0m. Overburden continues to 101.1m, immediately underlain by a mudstone (possible Cretaceous) to 101.5m, followed by a sandstone (possible Devonian) to a depth of 104.0m which overlies basement rock. The basement lithologic sequence from 104.0m to 159m is comprised primarily of pelitic gneiss becoming graphitic from 139m to 150m. From 156m to 263m, basement lithology is predominantly a semi-pelitic gneiss. A 56.5m wide mineralized interval of variably weak to strong radioactive mineralization is present from 102.5m to 159.0m. Weak mineralization extends into the overlying sandstone. The strongest mineralization is present from 115.0m – 131.5m which includes 12.11m of >10,000 cps, including 11.77m of continuous >10,000 cps with peaks up to 54,900 cps. A lower zone of strong mineralization is present from 146.0m – 149.05m which includes 0.34m of >10,000 cps in 2 narrow discrete intervals. Downhole deviation surveys show that the hole deviation trajectory did not behave as expected and thus the separation of mineralization between hole PLS15-343 appears to be within 3m – 10m.
PLS15-364 (line 630W) is collared as an angled hole 15m west of PLS15-343 and completed to a depth of 251.0m. Overburden extends to 106.7m, immediately underlain by a mudstone (possibly altered basement) to 107.4m which overlies basement rock. The basement lithologic sequence from 106.7m to 166m is comprised primarily of pelitic gneiss generally graphitic throughout. From 166m to 204m, basement lithology is predominantly a semi-pelitic gneiss, again alternating to graphitic pelitic gneiss from 204m to 225m, and then semi-pelitic to the end of the hole. A 40.5m wide mineralized interval of variably weak to strong radioactive mineralization is present from 107.0m to 147.5m. Strongly radioactive mineralization is in several discrete intervals of 0.1m to 2.5m wide, throughtout the interval which includes total composite of 6.44m of >10,000 cps with peaks up to 53,800 cps.
Natural gamma radiation in drill core that is reported in this news release was measured in counts per second (cps) using a hand held RS-121 Scintillometer manufactured by Radiation Solutions, which is capable of discriminating readings to 65,535 cps. The reader is cautioned that scintillometer readings are not directly or uniformly related to uranium grades of the rock sample measured, and should be used only as a preliminary indication of the presence of radioactive materials. The degree of radioactivity within the mineralized intervals is highly variable and associated with visible pitchblende mineralization. All intersections are down-hole. All depths reported of core interval measurements including radioactivity and mineralization intervals widths are not always representative of true thickness and thus true thicknesses are yet to be determined.
Uranium mineralization at PLS has been traced by core drilling over 2.25km of east-west strike length in four separate mineralized "zones". From west to east, these zones are; R600W, R00E, R780E and R1620E.


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Square Enix: "Next year is going to be a big year" for Final Fantasy
November 28, 2017	 Posted by	Leo Stevenson News, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox One
Square Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto has announced that Final Fantasy is going to have a "big year" in 2018. Speaking in an exclusive interview on YouTube, Hashimoto said "Next year will be the 31st year, and our teams are busy working on new titles."
Hashimoto added that the teams were getting ready for a big year of Final Fantasy in 2018. "We will bring exciting, new Final Fantasy titles to the world," he said.
December 18, 2017 marks the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy. We'll bring you more news on Final Fantasy in 2018 as we have it.
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Arline Patricia Rowley, 75, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD on November 13, 2018. Arline was born on October 18, 1943 to the late James Eddie Hunter and Louise Roller in Brooksville, FL. Arline loved to go home to visit family in Florida. She was an excellent mother and wife. She loved to cook and enjoyed her potato salad. Arline loved crabbing off the pier.
In addition to her parents, Arline was predeceased by her siblings, Joyce Scarborough, Larry Hunter, Peggy Arthar and Sam Hunter; Grandson James Hunter Rowley Jr. and Great Granddaughter, Leighana Garcia. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Puttman Rowley, Jr; children, Penny Webb (Randy) and Katie Rowley both of Hollywood, MD, Patricia Figgins (John) of Lothian, MD, James Rowley (Tammy), Larry Rowley (Toni) and Megan Rowley, all of Mechanicsville, MD; siblings, Shirley Lake (Joe) and Teresa Hill, both of Brooksville, FL, James Hunter (Alisha) of Tennessee; Pat (Paul) Heath West Virginia; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 18th from 2pm to 5pm at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD. Funeral Service will be on Monday, November 19th at 11am at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, 26325 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Pallbearers will be: Timothy Lowe, Randy Webb, Jr., James Rowley, Joseph Redman, Megan Rowley, Jeremy Dean, Robert Rowley, Jr. and John Figgins, Jr.


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Experts Propose Standard Valuation Method To Determine Benefits and Costs of Distributed Solar Generation
Throughout 2013, a steady flow of reports, news stories, workshops and conference panels have discussed whether to reform or repeal net energy metering (NEM), the bill credit arrangement that allows solar customers to receive full credit on their energy bills for any power they deliver to the grid.
SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF INTERSOLAR SOUTH AMERICA 2013
Products, solutions and services along the entire solar industry supply chain were presented.
Woehner USA announces Telergon's new S6000 DC Load Break Switches
S6000 DC load break switches will be used in string combiner boxes, re-combiner boxes and inverters for DC applications.
Smart Grid and Decentralized Energy: Will Traditional Generation and Transmission in Europe Change?
Europe's electricity generation shifting from a monopolized ownership to a liberalized environment -----Transformation primarily driven by Directive 2009/28/EC, which 'promotes the growth of renewable energy generation,' says analyst
Alternative Utility Services Announces Acquisition of Cost Containment International
Acquisition accelerates Alternative Utility Services' national expansion.
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HPI Insulators constructed with #2 HDPE recyclable plastic, Hendrix handles recycle with new mail-in program
Wind Turbine Bird Threat Overstated, Study Suggests
The growth of wind power, if undertaken with reasonable care, should pose no risk to any particular bird species in Canada, according to a new peer-reviewed study. The study also suggests that highly publicized bird mortality figures out of the U.S. and Europe could be on the high side. "Canadian Estimate of Bird Mortality Due to Collisions and Direct Habitat Loss Associated with Wind Turbine Developments" was one of several studiesundertaken as part of special issue of the journal Avian Conservation & Ecology that focused on the impact of human activities on the mortality of birds in Canada. The researchers did find that, on average, a wind turbine in Canada results in 8.2 bird deaths per year, and they estimated that a 10-fold increase in installed wind capacity in the next 10-15 years "could lead to direct mortality of approximately 233,000 birds/year, and displacement of 57,000 pairs" resulting from habitat loss. But the researchers put those numbers in perspective: [T]hese values are likely much lower than those from collisions with some other anthropogenic sources such as windows, vehicles, or towers, or habitat loss due to many other forms of development. Species composition data suggest that < 0.2% of the population of any species is currently affected by mortality or displacement from wind turbine development. Therefore, population level impacts are unlikely, provided that highly sensitive or rare habitats, as well as concentration areas for species at risk, are avoided.
Meteodyn to acquire MIGAL-S CFD code and exclusivity usage
Meteodyn and Michel Ferry R&D consulting today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Meteodyn will acquire MIGAL-S solver source code and exclusivity usage. The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies.
ANP to present at the 2nd Annual LatAm HSE in Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals and Energy
10/07/13, 03:47 AM | Solar & Wind | Fleming Gulf
ANP supports 2nd Annual LatAm HSE in Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals and Energy
Tollgrade's LightHouse® Platform Wins Award from Fierce Energy
10/06/13, 10:29 AM | Solar & Wind | Tollgrade Communications
Tollgrade's LightHouse® Platform Wins "Substation Automation and Distribution Automation" Award from Fierce Energy. Innovation Competition Esteemed panel from Midwest Energy Cooperative, National Grid and San Diego Gas and Electric Select Tollgrade as the Winner in Two High-Growth Segments Driving.
Find Solar Panels for Sale Online to make the Best Buying Decision
10/05/13, 06:09 AM | Solar & Wind | GoGreenSolar.com
Find solar panels for sale via the internet to save money.
Advanced Energy Solar Energy at SPI 2013: Showcasing New Three-Phase String Inverter
At this year's Solar Power International, Advanced Energy, Solar Energy will feature its new three-phase string inverter, the AE 3TL. In addition, field applications engineer John Foster will discuss advanced power controls as part of the Integration with Utilities speaking program.
Power Play in Texas Energy Markets at Texas Renewables 2013
10/04/13, 06:05 AM | Solar & Wind | Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
Shoulder to Shoulder in an "All-of-the-Above" Texas Energy Market
New Report Shows Importance of Expanding Solar Heating and Cooling
10/04/13, 06:01 AM | Solar & Wind | Solar Energy Industries Association
Today, approximately 44 percent of American energy consumption is attributable to heating and cooling.
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Weird, and Exotic Places That Tease The Imagination
This is a collection of photos I've put together of some of the most intriguingly beautiful places Our Mother Earth has to offer. From the really odd, to out right bizarre. Cyber travel is one of the best, cheapest ways to see all the splendor of this planet. Sadly, some of these locations didn't have any information about them or their history.
Santorini classically Thera, and officially Thira, is an island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from Greece's mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago which bears the same name and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera. The municipality of Santorini comprises the inhabited islands of Santorini and Therasia and the uninhabited islands of Nea Kameni, Palaia Kameni, Aspronisi, and Christiana.
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, China
In 1982 it was recognized as China's first national forest park with an area of 4,810 ha (11,900 acres). Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is part of a much larger 397.5 km2(153.5 sq mi) Wulingyuan Scenic Area. In 1992, Wulingyuan was officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This breaktaking view of Houses in Sichuan, China
When I first saw this, It is so stunning, it looked like a painting! Lake Misurina, Italy
Lake Misurina is the greater natural lake of the Cadore and it is 1,754 m above sea level, fraction of Auronzo di Cadore (Belluno).
Here's one in the USA Rainbow Falls in Watkins Glen State Park, New York
Watkins Glen State Park is located outside the village of Watkins Glen, New York, south of Seneca Lake in Schuyler County in the Finger Lakes region. The park's lower part is near the village, while the upper part is open woodland. It was opened to the public in 1863 and was privately run as a tourist resort until 1906, when it was purchased by New York State. Since 1924, it has been managed by the Finger Lakes Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
That water!! It looks like something out of a dream! Pelion Rocks, Crystal clear coastline in Greece
Pelion or Pelium is a mountain at the southeastern part of Thessaly in central Greece, forming a hook-like peninsula between the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea.
Yikes! Too scary for me! I don't like heights! Kusma Gyadi Bridge, Nepal
Announced at the beginning of 2008 and completed in early 2010, the huge Kushma-Gyadi catenary suspension footbridge is one of the world's highest of its type. Crossing 384 feet (117 mtrs) above the Madi River, the trail bridge is also one of Nepal's longest with a span of 1,128 feet (344 mtrs).
Paradise on Earth! Autumn, Cypress Gardens, Florida
Billed as Florida's first commercial tourist theme park, Cypress Gardens opened on January 2, 1936 as a botanical garden planted by Dick Pope Sr. and his wife Julie. Over the years it became one of the biggest attractions in Florida, known for its water ski shows, gardens, and Southern Belles.
Wow! This looks like some place on another planet! Richat Structure of Mauritania.
The Richat Structure, also known as the Eye of the Sahara and Guelb er Richat, is a prominent circular feature in the Sahara desert of west–central Mauritania near Ouadane. This structure is a deeply eroded, slightly elliptical, 40 km in diameter dome. The sedimentary rock exposed in this dome ranges in age from Late Proterozoic within the center of the dome to Ordovician sandstone around its edges.
This is just amazing! I had to stare at these trees for a time, they look surreal! Baobab Alley, Madagascar.
The Avenue or Alley of the Baobabs is a prominent group of baobab trees lining the dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region in western Madagascar. Its striking landscape draws travelers from around the world, making it one of the most visited locations in the region.
This could evoke fear and awe! Retba Lake, Senegal.
Lake Retba or Lac Rose lies north of the Cap Vert peninsula of Senegal, north east of Dakar, in northwest Africa.
It is so named for its pink waters, caused by Dunaliella salina algae in the water that produce a red pigment that uses sunlight to create more energy, turning the waters pink. The color is particularly visible during the dry season. The lake is also known for its high salt content, which, like that of the Dead Sea, allows people to float easily.[1] The lake also has a small salt collecting industry and was often the finishing point of the Dakar Rally, before it moved to South America in 2009.
For having such a sinister name, it sure is beautiful! Devil's Punchbowl Falls, New Zealand
Devils Punchbowl Falls is the tallest and most prominent waterfall feature in the Arthur's Pass area. Towering at 131m, this snow-fed waterfall can be seen in a variety of ways. I was able to see the falls both from the base and from across the Arthur's Pass Valley.
The volcanic rocks on the shore of Briar's Island, Nova Scotia
Brier Island is a rugged diamond in Nova Scotia's crown, home to an industrious seafaring people, an amazing variety of flora and fauna, and some of the best sunsets you will ever see. The westernmost point in the province, this small basalt island sits where the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine and the Bay of Fundy meet, and offers a truly different pace of life for residents and visitors alike. The fishing boats still come and go as they have done for generations, the whales swim by as they have done since time immemorial, and the eternal tides rise and fall like clockwork.
This one looks very Medieval and scary. Like doom is wating around the corner. Tasman Island, Tasmania
Tasman Island is an oval island, with an area of 1.2 km, in south-eastern Australia. It is part of the Tasman Island Group, lying close to the south-eastern coast of Tasmania around the Tasman Peninsula, and is in the Tasman National Park.
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The Detection of the NAVSPASUR RADAR by Moonreflection or Passive Satellite Reflection in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Distance between amateur radio station PE1ITR and the Navspasur Lake Kickapoo site is 8354 km. The radar is transmitting a continues wave at 216,980 MHz.
The question: Is it possible to receive the NAVSPASUR, Lake Kickapoo, USA Radar on 216.980Mhz in Eindhoven, the Netherlands by moon reflection?
I became very enthousiastic about it and also tried passive satellite reflection to get the radar signal across the Atlantic ocean. This experiment needed some equipment improvement but yes this also can be done! .
This website documents the results and equipment setup of the experiments I started on februari 27, 2004 until now. You can find on this website a real-time navspasur monitor station and a description about my old and new station. Also some thoughts to get more science out of the moonreflections.
Gila River 216,970Mhz Location: N33 6' 7" W112 1' 7"
Lake Kickapoo 216,980Mhz Location N33 32' 46" W98 45' 46"; This is the strongest with 767Kw RF power and 40Dbi antenna gain.
Jordan Lake 216,990Mhz Location: N32 39' 1" W86 14' 58"
Tracking satellites from my back yard using the Navy Space Surveillance Radar , by Tom Kneisel, K4GFG.
Converter from 216.980Mhz to 144.469Mhz with BF981 as frontend; Circuit.
ICOM IC-910H as SSB receiver.
Laptop computer for visual audio analyses and signal recording.
manual AZ and EL antenna control.
Nova for Windows software for link calculations.
2 x 14 elements (4wl) x-pol yagi antenna.
3sk183 GaAs-fet pre-amp for each polarization.
manual AZ, EL and polarization control.
Nova for Windows and TRAKSAT fr link calculations.
The navspasur transmitter is very powerfull with 767KW output. The antenna radiation pattern has the shape of a "fence" straight up and is aligned in the east-west direction. Antenna gain is 40db. See red line in the picture on the left. When the moon is around 91,4 degrees azimuth from the Lake Kickapoo transmitter, it goes through the thin "fence" and moonreflection is happening.
So far I succeeded to receive the reflection when the moon is >3 degrees elevation above the horizon seen from the lake kickapoo site.
It is also possible to receive reflections from the two smaller transmitter sites, Gila River 216.970Mhz and Jordan Lake 216,990Mhz. Seen from the transmitter locations the azimuth is 83,9 degrees and 98,1 degrees.
The peak reflection is about 7 minutes. It can be heard on speaker level. With the use of DSP the reflection can be detected for 2 hours and sometimes more.
Here's an audio recording of the signal from my first attempts on februari 28th, 2004. 1. Short recording [300kb] - 2. Long recording [5.6Mb].
Here is an example of a reflection received from 216,980Mhz transmitter. Also waterfall display pictures from reflections of the two smaller transmitters. I have made an archive from all the receive events so far. It can be accessed via this page.
The satellite reflections received from the radar received in the netherlands are weak. The length in time of a reflection can vary from from 10 seconds to 10 minutes or so.
There are also some conditions to the orbit of satellite to get a reflection on this side from the atlantic. First both observers, me and the radar, must see the satellite. This means that the satellite altitude above earth is greater than 5000Km. A very important condition is that the satellite must fly through the fence, so the inclination must be greater than 33 degrees. The satellite must be big enough to get a good reflection. This can be derived from the RCS value (Radar Cross Section). Another important factor is the doppler shift. The doppler shift can be very different and depends very much on the orbit geometry between the two observers.
From calculations and observering it turns out that high eliptical orbits with a apogeum of around 20000Km and a low perigeum of 1000Km are giving the best results. For example the ARIANE R/B object 25990 gives very reliable results. I received also a lot of reflections I can't figure out which satellite is responsible for.
Here is more information about howto receive satellite reflections.
Another exciting experiment was the use of the 25m dwingeloo dish to receive reflections. Eene PA3CEG made 4 217MHz dipole antenna that where mounted into the feed of the dish. And we received a reflection from the icof2 satellite. Here is the audio recording. Audio recording ICO F2 reflection.
screenshot of echo. echo at 24.979MHz. This is the IF of th econverter used.
Can we get more science out of the moonreflections?
Two ideas came up to me.
1. Polarisation measurements from the moonreflections. The navspasur signal is lineair polarized. At the moment I'm using two seperate channels for each polarization of the x-pol antenna. The output is fascinating. I'am working on to get a better output, but at the moment I can't compute the information to usefull information/knowledge.
2. To make a network of receiving stations. The data of the received signals could be published "real-time" on internet. The data is then transformed into an index saying something about the moonbounce propagation. It would be useful information for 144 and 432Mhz EME QSO's.
Moon > (Fixed) Antenna > 216,980Mhz Converter/Receiver > Audio Analyses/Computer > Internet upload > Webserver > User.
**New** Real-time NAVSPASUR Monitor (not always active; see schedule).
Please contact me if you want to join the EME propagation network and also want to upload your live waterfall images to the website.
Markus Vester, DF6NM developed a method to do Time-Doppler Imaging of the moon with use of the navspasur fan beam at 217MHz. The results are amazing.
He wrote that in the classical sense, the time axis is radial distance, but this is obviously not accessible by a CW radar. His thought was that resolution in the south-to-north direction could be supplied by the narrow fanbeam. The east-west axis would be subject to a daily libration component due to the changing aspect angle, caused by both the TX and the observer rotating eastward on the earth surface. So there will be a Doppler difference between the eastern and western fringe of the moon.
Here is the link to the interesting webpage of Markus, DF6NM with very nice pictures.
- DF5AI.net Amateur Radio Propagation Studies NAVSPASUR Radar Experiments April 6, 2006.
Disclamer: The author is not responsible for the contents of pages accessed via hyperlinks from here.


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